2003 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne

To start off, both 2003 Kia Pride Wagon and 2003 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1610 kg more than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. 2003 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2003 Kia Pride Wagon has manual transmission. 2003 Kia Pride Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Kia Pride Wagon 2003 Porsche Cayenne
Make Kia Porsche
Model Pride Wagon Cayenne
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1324 cc 4511 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 63 HP 444 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 620 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 2430 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2860 mm


 

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